India's External Affairs minister Dr S Jaishankar has said that world "values" India's contributions in the Indian Ocean region. Speaking to our diplomatic correspondent Sidhant Sibal in Perth, on the sidelines of the Indian Ocean conference, he said, 'expectation is that India would make a greater contribution, frankly, from our own perspective, you know, our interests today are are so much greater and so much of our trade, for example, goes through the Red Sea." He pointed to the India's "strong shipping presence in that whole western Indian Ocean area". He also spoke on India Australia relationship, and how it has been strengthened under Modi Govt.

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India's External Affairs minister Dr S Jaishankar has said that world "values" India's contributions in the Indian Ocean region. Speaking to our diplomatic correspondent Sidhant Sibal in Perth, on the sidelines of the Indian Ocean conference, he said, 'expectation is that India would make a greater contribution, frankly, from our own perspective, you know, our interests today are are so much greater and so much of our trade, for example, goes through the Red Sea."

S Jaishankar on WION: Calls for collective self-reliance in the Indian Ocean

India: S Jaishankar speaks to WION, says 'World is noticing India's presence in Indian Ocean region'

India and Sri Lanka have taken a step towards boosting their fintech sector connectivity. India is launching its unified payment interface also known as UPI in Sri Lanka and RuPay card in Mauritius tomorrow. Indian PM Narendra Modi, Sri Lankan president Ranil Wickremesinghe and Sri Lanka's PM will attend the virtual event. Watch to know more!

India to launch its Unified Payments Interface in Sri Lanka on February 12

Union Minister of State (MoS) for Home Affairs Ajay Mishra Teni on Sunday said that the Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA) will definitely be implemented in the upcoming months adding that the legislative committee of Rajya Sabha has set the deadline to frame rules by March 30 in 2024. Watch to know more!

India: 'CAA to be implemented before 2024 elections,' says Home Minister Amit Shah

The floor test will take place on February 12 in the Bihar Assembly. Ahead of the trust vote, Nitish Kumar's party JD(U) has issued a three-line whip to all of its MLAs to be present and vote for the alliance. CM Nitish led NDA bloc is expected to prove majority in the floor test tomorrow. Watch to know more!

India: Bihar CM Nitish Kumar to face floor test tomorrow

Clashes erupted between locals & police in Uttarakhand's Haldwani over the demolition of madrasa on Feb 8. The demolition drive had triggered violence, rioters pelted stones on Police. Latest in the Haldwani violence: The Curfew has been lifted from outer areas of Haldwani in Uttarakhand, but the internet services remain suspended. Watch to know more!

India: Curfew lifted from outer areas of Haldwani in Uttarakhand

Farmers of Noida and Greater Noida, marching towards Parliament, were on Thursday stopped by the UP Police at the Noida-Delhi border. Traffic was severely hit as the farmers started to march to protest against land acquisition policies.

India: More than 200 farmers' union announce march on February 13

With the latest edition of the 2024 ICC Men’s Under-19 World Cup coming to its conclusion, it’s time we take a look at the top run-getters in this tournament over the years.

Batters with Most Runs in Under-19 World Cup History

The Indian Prime Minister has announced three more Bharat Ratna awards for 2024. The highest civilian Award of the Republic of India will be conferred on the former Indian prime minister PV Narasimha Rao, Chaudhary Charan Singh and also the agricultural scientist MS Swaminathan.

Indian govt announces Bharat Ratna awards

For years, Indian asset managers chased higher returns in offshore havens like Dubai and Singapore. But the tide is turning. Driven by tax breaks and proximity to the booming indian market, global funds are flocking to gift city, India's new financial hub.

Indian asset managers flock to Gift City

India's RLD party president Jayant Chaudhary on Friday signalled that he would be switching over to the NDA ahead of the Lok Sabha polls as he hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his government's decision to confer Bharat Ratna on his grandfather and former prime minister Chaudhary Charan Singh.

India: RLD leader Jayant Chaudhary all set to join NDA after Grandfather receives Bharat Ratna

India's space regulator IN-SPACe on Thursday said about 30 space launches, including seven by private start-ups are scheduled in the fourth quarter of 2023-24 and the next fiscal.

Space regulator IN-SPACe releases plans for 30 launches in 15 months

Foreign Ministers of Indian Ocean countries are gathering in path for the annual India Conference.

Australia FM Penny Wong on Khalistan extremism, says 'we respect India's sovreignty'

India's space regulator IN-SPACe revealed plans for about 30 space launches in the fourth quarter of 2023-24 and the next fiscal year.

India to perform 30 rocket launches in 15 months, In-Space unveils list of launches

EAM Jaishankar: World values India's contribution in Indian Ocean

Hours ahead of the NDA government’s tabling of a white paper in Parliament on the "mismanagement" of the economy in the UPA era, the Congress party Thursday released a "black paper" on the ruling BJP government's tenure. Watch in for more details!

India: Battle of papers between BJP and Congress over economy

India is on the brink of finalising a groundbreaking deal with a select group of European nations. Bloomberg reports suggest that Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein—members of the European free trade association— are gearing up to invest $100 billion in india over the next 15 years.

European nations to invest $100 bn in India

Nikki Haley, a potential Republican presidential candidate, remarked on Wednesday that while India wants to collaborate with the United States, they currently do not trust Americans to be leaders. The Indian-American presidential candidate stated that New Delhi has maintained tight ties with Russia and has acted prudently in the current international context.

Gravitas | Nikki Haley: India perceives weakness in US, moves closer Russia

New opinion polls have predicted a third term for Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Ahead of general elections in India, several key regional leaders seem to be wooing the BJP. Reports say that BJP is still weighing its options.

Gravitas | PM Modi set to win third term, survey says | Key regional leaders woo BJP |

Soon, people could use the 'digital rupee' to make offline payments. India's central bank on thursday announced offline functionality for the digital currency.

'Digital Rupee' gets new features

Mauritius Foreign Minister Maneesh Gobin speaks to WION on topics like the Red Sea crisis, Indian Ocean challenges, Ayodhya Ram Temple, India Mauritius ties. Watch to know more!

Mauritius FM Maneesh Gobin on Red sea crisis, Ayodhya Ram Temple, and much more

Nepal's Foreign Minister, Narayan Prakash Saud, has reiterated the enduring and multifaceted relationship between Nepal and India, highlighting historical, governmental, and people-to-people ties as pillars of their bilateral cooperation. Speaking to WION on the sidelines of the Indian Ocean Conference in Perth, Saud stated, "We have a long history of relations, we have govt to govt relations, people to people relations. In this bilateral relation, we have signed many trade arrangements and we have good relations."

Nepal's Foreign Minister Saud to travel to India this month

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